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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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